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    Lolobau Island

    4°55′S 151°10′E

    Lolobau Island is an island in the Bismarck Sea, within the West New Britain Province of the Islands Region, in northern Papua New Guinea.

    4°55′S 151°10′E

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    Lolobau Island is an island in the Bismarck Sea, within the West New Britain Province of the Islands Region, in northern Papua New Guinea. During World War II a number military actions occurred near Lolobau Island including in early 1943. For example, on May 3, 1943 B-24 Liberator of the United States 5th Air forces attacked shipping near the island. Lolobau Island is home to the Lolobau Volcano. It is recorded as having erupted in the 20th century.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Bismarck Archipelago

    Also in Papua New Guinea

    Also in Melanesia

    Also in Solomon Islands

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    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia